- Create a positive and safe camp community for staff and campers
- Provide daytime and aftercare supervision to Sierra Nevada Journeys' Day campers, 5- to 12 -year-old youth
- Facilitate and participate in all summer camp programming
- Be able to work collaboratively and timely in program delivery
- Maintain knowledge of camp schedule, programs, protocols and procedures
- Lead and encourage mealtime efficiency
- Learn and facilitate large group camp songs and games
- Inventory program supplies and participate in debriefs after each program
- Participate and successfully complete required pre-summer camp training (June
- Ability to pass a background check, including an online check and fingerprinting. We work with children and their safety is our utmost priority.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before the start date
- A passion for working with children and making a difference
- Ability to work the length of the contract to meet camp needs
- Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively, and have a positive "can-do" attitude
- Willingness to get outside of your comfort zone and try new things
- Minimum of 18-years-old
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and move around camp, up to 7 miles a day.
- All employees are required to attest in writing they have up-to-date immunizations against the diseases required for public school attendance in the state in which they work.
- Fluency in Spanish or another second language
- Experience in science instruction — either in a formal outdoor setting or in a classroom setting
- Experience working with students from communities of BIPOC
- Competitive compensation package, $17-$18 per hour
- Optional 403(b) retirement plan and up to a 4% Sierra Nevada Journeys match
- Potential for an additional 3% pay for Spanish fluency or other languages relevant to supporting our programs
- Employment with an innovative company focused on improving outdoor education delivery
- Professional development geared toward outdoor education leadership or classroom teaching goals
- Pro deals (nice discounts) on outdoor gear, clothing and other exciting items
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Day Camp Counselor - Reno, United States - Sierra Nevada Journeys
Description
Sierra Nevada Journeys Day Camp Counselors are our campers' favorite part of summer We provide a home away from home where our counselors are free to stretch their comfort zone, grow in ways they never knew possible, and discover the joy of summer camp. Our Counselors have the unique opportunity to learn and lead their group through various fun-filled activities such as large group games, songs, nature hikes and other fun summer activities. Counselors foster community with their group by offering support and intentional daily reflection. Every week is different at camp and our counselors provide creativity, pizzazz, and laughter to our camp community. Sierra Nevada Journeys provides counselors the opportunity to grow in group management, age-appropriate programming, and safety and supervision.
Counselors will undergo training (June in preparation for summer camp. The training encompasses protocols and procedures as well as games, bonding, and goofiness. Counselors are guided and supervised by the Afterschool and Summer Camp Manager. Our staff form close, lifelong friendships that last long after summer camp is over.
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